Lung Dieses Flashcards
1
Q
5 major risk factors for lung disease
A
- smoking
- air pollution
- genetics
- infections
- occupation
2
Q
Name all 4 types of lung diseases
A
- Emphysema
- asthma
- fibrosis
- tuberculosis
3
Q
Causes of emphysema
A
- air pollution
- heredity
- male sex
- age
- occupation
4
Q
Symptoms of emphysema
A
- shortness of breath
- chronic cough
- blue skin tone
5
Q
How does emphysema affect gas exchange
A
Elastin protein becomes permanently stretched so lungs cant force air out of the lungs this decreases the concentration gradient
Sa of the alveoli become reduced
Lager alveoli increased diffsuion distance
